Cincinnati, OH

Tulsa, OK → Cincinnati, OH · Long-distance move

Movers from Tulsa to Cincinnati

About 775 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,800–$5,650, delivery in 2–5 days, 226 carriers on the Tulsa side and 558 in Cincinnati.

  • 775 miroad distance
  • 14 h 4 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,800–$5,6502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 775 miles (657 straight-line)
Drive time
14 h 4 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
226 (104 interstate)
Movers at destination
558 (420 interstate)

Reverse: Cincinnati → Tulsa

Moving from Tulsa to Cincinnati is a long-distance move of roughly 775 road miles, heading east from Oklahoma to Ohio.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $3,800 to $5,650 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 14 h 4 min.

On the Tulsa side there are 226 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (104 of them authorized for interstate work), and 558 around Cincinnati (420 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Cincinnati.

Tulsa has a population of about 416,209 and Cincinnati about 314,367. Cincinnati is the denser city (3,976 people per square mile versus 2,091 in Tulsa), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Tulsa to Cincinnati

Full-service estimate for 775 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,520 $1,850 $2,260
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,280 $2,780 $3,390
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,800 $4,630 $5,650
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,080 $7,420 $9,050
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,360 $10,200 $12,440

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,100–$1,550

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,710–$2,520

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$3,800–$5,650

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Tulsa (origin)

Miller Truck Lines LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
125792
MC
168121
Based in
Tulsa, OK 74107 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
230 trucks, 230 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

One Source Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3781181
MC
1353618
Based in
Tulsa, OK 74120 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 150 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

United Freight Lines INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2425748
MC
835847
Based in
Tulsa, OK 74107 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
82 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

T And T America LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4547252
MC
1805442
Based in
Tulsa, OK 74112 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
73 trucks, 304 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Dash Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3317066
MC
1057101
Based in
Tulsa, OK 74134 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
65 trucks, 145 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Total Transportation Solutions Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2031902
MC
713606
Based in
Tulsa, OK 74107 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
54 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Balanced Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3527900
MC
1173394
Based in
Catoosa, OK 74015 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1632967
MC
705022
Based in
Tulsa, OK 74145 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

All 226 movers in Tulsa

Near Cincinnati (destination)

Kfn

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
81583
MC
317346
Based in
Cincinnati, OH 45202 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2,152 trucks, 2,170 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Kroger Brokerage Services

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
624483
MC
298044
Based in
Cincinnati, OH 45202 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
455 trucks, 601 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Procter & Gamble Distributing LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3310065
MC
1124535
Based in
Cincinnati, OH 45202 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
425 trucks, 827 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Bogg Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3195710
MC
149749
Based in
Cincinnati, OH 45212 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
321 trucks, 321 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Total Package Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
540855
MC
217127
Based in
Cincinnati, OH 45247 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
116 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

Obarker Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3588162
MC
1214403
Based in
Cincinnati, OH 45249 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
115 trucks, 115 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Moon Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2800379
MC
935386
Based in
Cincinnati, OH 45241 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
111 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Mco Express Orlando INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2456323
MC
848294
Based in
Springdale, OH 45246 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
100 trucks, 140 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

All 558 movers in Cincinnati

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Tulsa to Cincinnati?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,520 to $2,260 for a studio, $2,280 to $3,390 for a one-bedroom, $3,800 to $5,650 for a two-bedroom, $6,080 to $9,050 for a three-bedroom and $8,360 to $12,440 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Cincinnati from Tulsa?

About 775 road miles (657 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 4 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Oklahoma into Ohio makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Tulsa to Cincinnati?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,100 to $1,550 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,710 to $2,520. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Tulsa–Cincinnati corridor.